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A member asked:
Been on plaquinil since april 15 (now june 11) when does it kick in ? there was a week i was off of it on accident... i feel so run down
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See below: You allow 6 to 8 weeks but for some it may take 3 months. If you smoke it reduces the efficacy of plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine).
Answered 6/12/2013
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